Filler unit



Oct. 41, 1935. E. E.KOEN|G E1' AL VFILLER UNIT y Filed Feb. 8, 1952 %MSVNTOR? M v Qg/l.

ATTORNEYS Patented Oct. 1, 1935 PATENT OFFICE FILLER UNIT Elmer EdwardKoenig, Garfield Heights,l and George McKim Mills, Cleveland Heights,Ohio, assignors to The Mills Company, Cleveland, Ohio, a corporation ofOhio Applieationrebruary s, 1932, serial No. 591,673

14V Claims.

'This invention relates to-partition structures and more particularly toa wall filler unit' adapted to be used for filling in the space betweenthe free edge of a run of partition sections and ,5 a wall.

Metal partition structures are now generally constructed and assembledin standard size units, each unit being of the same width. When a run ofstandard sectional units are erected, therefore, a space between thefree edge of the last unit and the wall results,` which space is of lessWidth than the standardwidth of the unit. Some means must be provided tocontinue the partition run to the wall or other point desired.`

An object of our inventionis to provide a wall filler adapted `to `beinserted between the free edge of the last unit 'erectedland the end ofthe partition run. A

Another object of our inventionis to provide` an adjustable wall llerwhich may be conveniently and easily adjusted to ll in 'any space leftAbetween the free edge of the last unit erected and theend `of thepartition run and which `may also form a part of Ya partition post.'

A furtherobject of our invention is to provide an adjustable wall fillersection which is attractive in design', easily constructed ,and erectedand harmonizes with the several units of the partition.

Our invention also consists in forming aproduct having the generalcharacteristics, the new and useful applications, and the severaloriginal features of utility hereinafter' set `forth and claimed.

Although the novelfeatures which are believed to be characteristic ofthis` invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims appendedhereto, the invention itself, as to its objects and advantages, and themanner in which it may be carried out, may be better understood byreferring to the following description taken in connection withtheaccompanying drawing forming a part thereof, in which Fig. 1 is `ahorizontal cross sectional view through the free end post of a standardpartition unit and our novel wall ller shown in combination therewith; iI

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary front View of the partition post and ourwallflller, certain parts being broken away to more clearly show theinterior construction; and Y Fig. 3 is a perspective view of one sectionof our adjustable wall ller. l I 4 Like reference charactersdenote likeparts in the several figures of the drawing.

In theifollowing description andin the claims (Cl. 18S-34) variousdetails will be identified by specific names for convenience, but theyare intended to be as generic in their application'as the artwillpermit.

We have shown in Fig. 1, our adjustable wall filler positioned betweenthe free edge of a sectional unit and a wall I0 which may be the end of`a partition run. While our adjustable `wa1l` ller may be insertedbetween the free edge of any sectional unit or post and the end of thepartition run, one section I I of our wall filler may be used incombination with a partition upright I2 to form a partition post asshown in Figure l. Upright I 2 forms a part of a sectional partitionunit and is recessed at I3 to receive the panel I4 of the sectionalunit. Section II'is generally of channel form and is provided with sidelianges I5 of considerable width which extend away from the sectionalunit. f

The unit upright I2 and the wall filler section II are connectedtogether by a spacer and clips to form a sturdy post. The spacercomprises a central connecting portion I6 and lateral extensions I'!projecting from each of the'four corners thereof. The unit upright I2 isprovided with inwardly projecting flanges I8 with which one pair of theprojecting portions I'I of the spacer engage. An opening I9 is cut inthe web portion 20 of the channel section I I soas to provide flangeportions 2| along the sides of the opening. Thel opening IS `is of suchsize that by proper manipulation one end of the spacercan be insertedtherethrough. Projecting portions I1 then seat interiorly against theflanges 2l, thus connecting the upright I2 and section II andmaintaining them a uniform distance apart.

Clips are provided which seat against the upright I2 and section II tohold them in rigid assembly. Each clip comprises generally a connectingportion 22and outwardly rebent iiange portions 23 at each end of theconnecting portion. The clip may also be provided with side anges 24 togive rigidity and strength to the same. The rebent flanges 23 of eachVclip are so shaped as to seat against a corner 25 of the uprightV I2 anda corner 26 of the section I I to firmly lock the same against theprojecting portions' Il of the spacer, as clearly shown in Fig. l. Ascrew bolt 2l provided with a nut 28 at one end thereof, extends throughthe connecting portion 22 of each clip.

When the nut 28 is drawn tight either by manip-V ulating the nut or thehead1 of the bolt the clips are drawn toward the spacer" so that thewhole forms a truss with the upright I2 and section I I', clamping andlocking the entireassembly ntogether to form a sturdy post. 'The spacermay be provided, if desired, with laterally extending stiiening flanges29 through which the bolt 21 extends. Openings or holes 30 may beprovided in the spacer through which electric wiring or other conduitsmay be threaded. A cap pilaster 3l is provided which snaps on to thesides of the assembled posts and resiliently engages the rebent anges 23of the clips, as shown in Fig.' l.

' The second wall filler section 32 is generally of depth desired andgenerally speaking the greater theA depth of the sleeve the greater theadjustability of the wall iiller. Shoulder portions 38,

' formed by doubling back portions 35, present a smooth and iinishedexterior appearance. A screw 39 or other means may be provided toproperly secure the web portion 33 of the filler member to the buildingwall I0.

' It is now seen that we have provided a ller unit formed Yfrom twotelescoping channel shaped sections, whichV sections are adjustable tofill in the space between the free edge of a partition unit and the endof the partition run. The wall filler is so constructed that one of thechannel Y sections forming a part thereof also forms a part of thesectional partition post, thus serving two purposes and permittingeconomy in m-aterial and workmanship. Our adjustable wall iillerpresents a neat and smooth exterior appearance, is free from rough edgesand harmonizes well with practically any form of sectional partitionconstruction.A OurV wall filler when erected as above described is fullyequal in strength to any other portion of the completed partition. Italso possesses the further advantage of being simple inV construction,economical to manufacture and does not require skilled labor forerection and assembly.

While certain novel features of the invention have been disclosed andare pointed out in the annexed claims, it will be understood thatvarious omissions, substitutions and changes may be made by thoseskilled in the art without depart-` ing from the spirit of theinvention.

What we claim is:

1. In partition construction, an adjustable ller unit'comprising a pairof channel shaped `telescoping sections, one of said sections forming ahalf-post upright, and means for securing said half-post upright sectionto'the free edge of a partition unit, the other section comprising theller unit having the web portion thereof arranged to seat against a walland the flange portions thereof telescopingly connected to said halfpost upright forming section.

2. In partition construction, a ller unit comprising a pair ofcomplementary channel shaped sections, each of said sections having weband flange portions, the flange portions of one of said sections havingreturn bend portions forming sleeves into which the iiange portions ofthe vother section telescope the free edges of said sleeved sectionbeing concealed within the other section. .v

.Y 3. In partition construction, an adjustable Wall filler unitcomprising a pair of upright channel"- shaped sections extendingYbetween thehfree edge of a partition unit and a wall, each of! saidsections having a web portion and a flange portion, the flange portionof one of said sections having. 5% a return bend portion forming asleeve into) which the flange portion of the other section telescopes,the free edges of said sleeved section being concealed within the othersection.

.4. In partition construction, an adjustable filler 10 unit comprising apair of complementary channel shaped sections, each of said. sectionshaving a iiange portion, the flange portion of one of said sectionshaving a doubled back portion and a return bend portion, Vthe returnbend portion ex.- 15 tending substantially parallel to the doubled back,portion and spaced therefrom to form a sleeve into which the iiangeportion of the other sec"j tion telescopes, the free edges of saidsleeved section being concealed within the other section. 20

5. In partition construction, a channelshaped member having incombination a half-post portion anda Wall filler portion, a; half-postupright complementary to said half-postv portion, a clip for maintainingsaid half-post upright in. xed 25 spaced relationship to said half-postportion,` an opening inY the web of said half-post portion through whichsaid clip partly extends; and clipl engaging means on said half-postportion.

6. In partition construction, a channel sli'aiped.x 3@ member having incombination a half-post por",v tion and a wall iiller portion, ahalf-post upright' Y complementary to said half-post portion, a clip formaintaining said half-post upright in fixed spaced relationship to saidhalf-post portion, and 35."

a complementary'wall ller member having the web portion thereof adaptedto seat against a wall and the flange portions thereof telescopinglyconnected to said wall ller portion.

7. In partition construction, a channel shaped 40 member comprising acombined half-post upright and a wall filler section, a second half-postuprightcomplementary tov said half-post upright first mentioned, aspacer for maintaining said post uprights in spaced relationship, clipsfor maintaining said uprights in iixed spaced rela-- tionship, means forclamping and locking the spacer,` clips and post uprights together, andar complementary wall filler member having flange portions telescopedover said Wall filler section. 8. In partition construction, a fillerunit comprising a pair of telescoping sections, each of said sectionshaving side wall forming portions, the side Wall portions of one of saidsections having return bends forming sleeves into which the side wallportions of the other section telescope, the free edges of said sleevedsection being concealed within the other section.

9. In partition construction, an adjustable wall ller unit comprising apair of upright sections extending between the free edge of a partitionunit and a wall, each of said sections having side wall portions, a sideWall portion of one of said sections having a return bend forming asleeve into which a side Wall portion of the other section telescopes,the free edge of said sleeved section being concealed within the othersection. 10. In partition construction, an adjustable filler unitcomprising a pair of complementary telescoping sections, one of saidsections having a'web portion seating against a wall, means securingsaid web portion to the wall, each of said sections having a side wallportion, the side wall portion of one of said sections having Va doubled.back portion and a return bend portion, the refrom to form a sleeveinto which the side wall portion of the other section telescopes.

11. In partition construction, a one piece channel shaped memberproviding a combination half post and Wall ller unit, a complementaryhalf post member, a clip engaging the web portion of said channel shapedmember and maintaining the same in fixed spaced relation to saidcomplementary half post member, and a removable pilaster cap coveringthe space between said channel shaped member and complementary half`post member.

12. In partition construction, a channel shaped member providingcombination half post portion and wall filler portion, a half postupright complementary to vsaid channel shaped member, a clip directlyengaging the web portion of said channel shaped member and said halfpost upright maintaining the same in fixed spaced relation, and apilaster cap covering the space between said channel shaped member andsaid complementary half post upright resiliently and removably securedto said clip.

13. In partition construction, a combination half post and wall llermember of generally channel form, a half post upright, a clip engagingthe web portion of said channel member and connecting the same to saidhalf post upright, and a complementary wall filler member adapted toabut against a wall and telescopingly connected to said channel shapedmember.

14. In partition construction, a channel shaped member providing acombination half post and wall filler portion, a half post upright,connecting clips directly engaging said channel shaped member and saidhalf post upright maintaining the same in fixed spaced relationship, acap member covering the space between said channel member and half-postupright and a complementary wall filler member telescoping over saidchannel shaped member.

ELMER EDWARD KOENIG. GEORGE MCKIM MILLS.

